TCF Research Reports

Toledo Community Foundation has commissioned reports based on an interest in exploring community topics.   

Community Report – A Tutoring Program Assessment
Findings from this study include categorizing types of tutoring services and identification of 50 common best practices inherent in tutoring sites which provides a basis to assess tutoring programs in Northwest Ohio.

      A Tutoring Program Assessement- report published Sept. 2007

Needs Assessment of Emancipating Foster Youth in Lucas County, Ohio
This study explored the needs and services of youth that are in foster care and youth that have emancipated from care in Lucas County. Findings from this study include detailed recommendations for funders, Lucas County Children Services and community service providers.

      Needs Assessment of Emancipating Foster Youth in Lucas County, Ohio- report published Oct. 2008

Questions regarding these reports should be directed to Sarah Harrison, Senior Program Officer, Toledo Community Foundation at sarah@toledocf.org or 419.241.5049 x110.

"Communities in Crisis" prepare report for Obama's Transition Team - Pennsylvania and Ohio call for $3.3 billion funding boost to safeguard safety nets
A detailed report documenting the severe impact of the economic crisis on communities in Pennsylvania and Ohio determines that the two states need an additional $3.3 billion in funding over the next two years to safeguard their social services safety nets.

Senior executives of five community foundations that collaborated on the report, including Toledo, convened in Washington, D.C. in late January for further discussions to support their call for the Obama Administration to give priority to strengthening community safety nets as part of its proposed national economic stimulus package.

View the report in its entirety here:   The Recession's Impact on the Safety Net in Ohio and Pennsylvania

 

“Toledo Promise” Scholarship
In the fall of 2008, Toledo Community Foundation engaged The Upjohn Institute to study the concept of a location-based scholarship in Toledo. Their findings, “Toledo Promise Scholarship Concept Study”, were released in March 2009. The “Promise” is a community program offering extensive coverage of college costs for a large number of students in the community. This study reviewed the current environment in Toledo for such a scholarship as well as the programs around the nation that could offer insight to a potential program in Toledo. 

Questions regarding this report should be directed to Keith Burwell, president, Toledo Community Foundation at keith@toledocf.org or 419.241.5049 x101.

 

Lucas County Transfer of Wealth
Today, the current net worth of Lucas County is estimated at $33.4 billion.  During the coming decade, $6.42 billion is expected to transfer from one generation to the next.  Over the next 50 years, the estimated transfer of wealth for Lucas County alone is $38.9 billion.  This research estimates the portion of wealth transfer likely to happen in our state and community.  Retaining a slice of that wealth for philanthropy as it transfers generations is a historic opportunity for strengthening Lucas County. That's why the Community Foundation is working to secure planned gifts and bequests through endowed funds that will ensure a stronger future for not only Lucas County, but for all of Northwest Ohio, forever.  This complete report of Ohio's wealth transfer opportunity includes background, analysis, methodology and county comparisons.

Please contact our Philanthropic Services team - Bridget Brell Holt or Kris Theisen - for more information, at 419.241.5049, Bridget@toledocf.org, or Kris@toledocf.org.